Re: NANFA-- RE: Fingernail clams vs. Corbicula

SHasloue_at_kdhe.state.ks.us
Fri, 23 Apr 2004 13:31:10 -0500

The periostracum on Corbicula is ridged (like elevated "growth rings") vs.
smooth on fingernail clams (family Sphaeriidae).
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Steve Haslouer
Environmental Scientist III
Bureau of Environmental Field Services
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 430
Topeka, KS 66612-1367

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